Scindapsus plant named ‘SUPHA10’

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct  Scindapsus pictus  cultivar named ‘SUPHA10’ is disclosed, characterized by round, very dark green leaves. The new variety is a  Scindapsus , and is normally used as an indoor ornamental plant.

Latin name of the genus and species: Scindapsus pictus.

Variety denomination: ‘SUPHA10’.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The new cultivar was discovered as a chance, whole plant mutation in acommercial nursery in Chonburi, Thailand. The inventor, KanchanaKhemakongkanond, a citizen of Thailand, discovered the new variety as awhole plant mutation among several plants of the unpatented commercialvariety, Scindapsus pictus ‘Exotica.’ The new variety was discoveredduring the Summer of 1999 by the inventor.

Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar ‘SUPHA10’ by vegetativecuttings was performed at a commercial nursery in Chonburi, Thailandduring the Fall of 2000. Since that time, many generations have beenreproduced, and have shown that the unique features of this cultivar arestable and reproduced true to type through successive generations.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The cultivar ‘SUPHA10’ has not been observed under all possibleenvironmental conditions. The phenotype may vary somewhat withvariations in environment such as temperature, day length, and lightintensity, without, however, any variance in genotype.

The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are determined tobe the unique characteristics of ‘SUPHA10.’ These characteristics incombination distinguish ‘SUPHA10’ as a new and distinct Scindapsuspictus cultivar:

-   -   1. Compact plant shape.    -   2. Exceptionally dark green foliage.    -   3. Round, broad leaf morphology.

PARENT COMPARISON

Plants of the new cultivar ‘SUPHA10’ are similar to plants of the parentvariety Scindapsus pictus ‘Exotica’ in most horticulturalcharacteristics. However, plants of the new cultivar ‘SUPHA10’ producewider leaves of a much darker color.

The parent variety is also the best commercial comparisons to the newcultivar.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPH

The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color atypical plant of ‘SUPHA10’ grown in a greenhouse. The pot size is acommercial 10.5 cm container. The plant shown is approximately 15 weeksold. The photograph was taken using conventional techniques and althoughcolors may appear different from actual colors due to light reflectanceit is as accurate as possible by conventional photographic techniques.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

In the following description, color references are made to The RoyalHorticultural Society Colour Chart except where general terms ofordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observationsand measurements describe ‘SUPHA10’ plants grown in a commercialgreenhouse in Honselersdijk, The Netherlands from early Winter to earlySpring. The growing temperature ranged from approximately 20 to 21° C.at night and 20 to 22° C. during the day. Measurements and numericalvalues represent averages of typical flowering types. No chemical orphotoperiodic treatments were given. The main stem of the plant waspinched at approximately 4 weeks after planning a rooted cutting.

-   Botanical classification: Scindapsus pictus ‘SUPHA10.’

PROPAGATION

-   Time to Rooting: About 10 to 20 days at approximately 25° C.-   Root Description: Small, fleshy, free-branching roots.

PLANT

-   Growth Habit: Upright, fleshy, very tender perennial, suitable for    indoor ornamental use.-   Height: Approximately 13.6 cm.-   Plant Spread: Approximately 13.7 cm.-   Growth Rate: Moderate. Approximately 8 to 10 cm per month while    actively growing.-   Branching Characteristics: One main stem, otherwise, weak basally    branching.-   Diameter of Stem: Approximately 0.3 cm.-   Internode Length: Average 5.1 cm.-   Texture of Stems: Rounded, smooth, moderately glossy.-   Color of Stems: Near RHS Green 139A.-   Stem strength: Moderate.-   Number of Leaves per stem: Average 5.-   Age of Plant Described: Approximately 20 weeks.-   Pot size of Plant Described: 10.5 cm.

FOLIAGE

-   Leaf:    -   -   Arrangement.—Alternate, simple.        -   Average Length.—Approximately 10.7 cm.        -   Average Width.—Approximately 5.5 cm.        -   Shape of blade.—Broad ovate.        -   Aspect.—Young leaves slightly concave. Older leaves mainly            flat.        -   Apex.—Acute.        -   Base.—Rounded.        -   Attachment.—Stalked.        -   Margin.—Entire.        -   Texture of top surface.—Smooth, glossy, leathery.        -   Texture of bottom surface.—Smooth, glossy, leathery.        -   Color.—Young foliage upper side: Darker than R.H.S.            Yellow-Green 147A. Young foliage under side: Near RHS            Greyed-Green N189B. Mature foliage upper side: Darker than            R.H.S. Yellow-Green 147A. Mature foliage under side: Near            RHS Greyed-Green 189A.        -   Venation.—Type: Pinnate. Color: Upperside: Near RHS 139A.            Underside: Near R.H.S. Yellow-Green 147A.-   Petiole:    -   -   Length.—Average 2.3 cm.        -   Width.—Average 0.3 cm.        -   Coloration.—Near RHS Greyed-Green 189A.-   Other Characteristics: Aerial roots produced irregularly on main    stem.    -   -   Shape.—Rounded, fleshy.        -   Length.—Approximately 0.2 cm.        -   Diameter.—Approximately 0.15 cm.        -   Texture.—Smooth, matte.        -   Color.—Near RHS Grey-Brown 199A.

FLOWER

-   Flowering not observed to date.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

-   Disease Resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility to    diseases or pests normal to Scindapsus has been observed in this    variety.-   Drought Tolerance and Temperature Tolerance: Very tender perennial,    low temperature damage occurs near 7°C. Tolerates high temperature    to at least 40° C. No drought tolerance has been observed.-   Fruit/Seed Production: Fruits and seeds have not been observed.

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Scindapsus plant named ‘SUPHA10’ asherein illustrated and described.